City Council Minutes 05-08-1978MONTICELL0 CITY COUNCIL
May 8, 1978 -- 7:30 P.M.
Members present: Con JRhnson, Gene Walters, Dan Blonigen, Arve Grimsmo,
Phil White.
Citizen Comments: Richard Bouley from the River Terrace Trailer Park asked the
council for consideration of a variance to allow him to continue building a 14 x
32 foot addition to the recreation hall which was started without a building per-
mit. He indicated his contractor stated that he did not need a building permit
and now wanted to continue with the construction without waiting for the Planning
Commission and Council review. The consensus of the council was that a building
permit would not be issued until both the Planning Commission and council reviewed
the matter, but both committees would possibly be receptive to special meetings
for this item.
1. Public Hearin - Revised Comprehensive Plan Zoning District Amendments and
Zoning Ordinance Amendments,,
Dick Dwinell, consulting planner with Horviard Dahlgren and Associates, reviewed
the revised comprehensive plan as it related to the proposed zoning district
changes and ordinance amendments. The following described parcels of land were
proposed for rezoning in accordance with the revised comprehensive plan;
Area 1. Approximately 120 acres located between County Highway 75 and Inter-
state 94, north of Prairie Road, from R-1 (Single Family Residential)
to I-1 (Light Industrial), Mr. Dwinell indicated that the reason for
proposing such a change was to make it consistent with the abutting
property to the north, that being Northern States Power Company, and
the property to the west, that being used as Industrial by Mr, Bill
Seefeldt. Mr. Dwinell also felt that this area would not develop
residentially because of its location near other industrial areas and
because of its proximity to the freeway. The following testimony was
presented:
Daryl Tindle: Mr. Tindle was against the rezoning of this property
to I-1 and felt that the area was too close to residential, that
being Hillcrest and Hillcrest Second Addition.
Larry Nolan: Mr, Nolan was also against the rezoning and felt that
the intrusion of industrial in this area would tend to deteriorate
and depreciate the residential property.
Ken Hartman: Also opposed to the rezoning as he just moved to the
Hillcrest area to get away from industrial and commercial businesses
and now finds out that he may be next to another industrial zone.
After discussion by the council on the size of the area proposed for
rezoning and the necessity for industrial in this area, a motion was
made by Phil White, seconded by Dan'Blonigen and unanimously carried
to refer this area proposed for rezoning back to the Planning Comm-
ission for further study.
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Area 2. Approximately a 400 - 500 foot wide strip of land located between
West County Road 39 to the west and Marvin Road to the east all
bordering the north side of Interstate 94 from R-3 (Multiple Family
Residential) and B-4 (Regional Business) to B-3 (Highway Business).
The area is approximately 3/4 of a mile long and 43 acres in size.
The following testimony was given:
Mr. William Hoffman, representing Harold Ruff: Felt that the area
entirely south of West County Road 39 to the freeway should be zoned
as commercial; in addition, the area including the current Ruff Salvage
Yard to the east of Elm Street should be commercial since this is the
current use of the land.
Questions were asked regarding the difference between the current B-4
zoning of a portion of this land to B-3 and Mr. Dwinell stated that the
differences are mainly in lot setback requirements.
Hearing no further comments, a motion was made by Gene Walters, seconded
by Arve Grimsmo, to rezone this area, from B-4 (Regional Busine ss ) and
R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) to B-3 (Commercial Business). Voting
in favor: Johnson, Grimsmo, Walters and White. Opposed: Blonigen.
Area 3. Lots 3 through 8, Block 33, Upper Monticello, from B-4 (Regional
Business) to R -B (Residential Business). The reason for the proposed
rezoning was that there was concern from residents that since they were
nonconforming, they may not be allowed to rebuild in case of a fire, or
add additions to their homes. ThW requested that a more liberal zoning
be applied to them. Hearing no additional comments, a motion was made
by Gene Walters, seconded by Arve Grimsmo and unanimously carried to
approve the rezoning of Lots 3 - 8, Block 33, from B-4 to R -B (Resi-
dential Business).
Area 4. Lots 1 - 10, Block 30 and Lots 1 - 5, Block 37, from B-4 (Regional
Business to R -B (Residential Business). Based on comments received
at the Planning Commission hearing on this rezoning, this item was
set up for a special public hearing for this area at a future date.
No action was taken by the council.
Area 5. Lots 1 - 5, Block 13 from R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) to B-3
(Highway Business). This area iaas being considered for rezoning
based on the fact that it abutts Walnut Street which is planned to
be improved in 1978 and all the uses along Walnut Street would be
proposed to be of a commercial nature. Hearing no comments, a motion
was made by Arve Grimsmo, seconded by Phil White and unanimously
carried to approve the rezoning from R-3 to B-3 (Highway Business).
Area 6. That part of the northerly 2 of the southeast1 of the northwest 149
section 14, Township 121, Range 25, lying between County Highway 117
on the east to State Highway 25 on the west, from I-2 (Heavy Industrial)
to B-3 (Highway Business). The basis for this rezoning was that it
appeared that the area would be better utilized in terms of zoning as
commercial as opposed to the present zoning of heavy industrial due
to its location to Highway 25 and the surrounding zoning districts.
At the Planning Commission Hearing Mr. Joseph Culp, owner of the land,
said he would favor a commercial zoning of the property. Hearing no
other comments, Gene Walters made a motion, seconded by Arve Grimsmo
and unanimously carried to approve the rezoning.
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Area 7. Approximately 14 acres lying north of County Highway ##75 and east
of East County Road 39 from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-3
(Multiple Family Residential). The reason for the proposed change
is that a portion of the property that is currently lying to the
southeast of East County Road 39 and north of County Road 75 was
compatible with the surrounding zoning. Hearing no comments, Phil
White made a motion, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously carried
to approve this rezoning.
Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
Amendment 1. Section 10-3-4, Area and Building Size:
(A) PURPOSE: This section identifies minimum land area
and building size requirements to be provided for each
Zoning District as listed in the table below:
DISTRICT LOT AREA LOT WIDTH BUILDING HEIGBT
R-3 8,000 80 3 stories
(B) LOT AREA PER UNIT: The lot area per unit requirement for
town houses, apartments, condominiums, and planned unit
developments shall be calculated on the basis of the total
area in the project:
Multiple Family
8,000 square feet for first unit plus 2,000 square feet
for each additional one bedroom unit
plus 2,500 square feet for each additional two bedroom unit
Testimony received:
JRhn Sandberg - asked that the lot area being considered for the R-3
districts be reduced to allow for the bul.ding of an 8-plex on two
old residential city lots. To build an 8 plex under the new proposed
amendment would require 22,000 sq. ft. whereas two residential lots
would only have a total square footage of 21,720. He asked that the
council consider making the lot area 7,500 sq. ft. for the first unit
plus 2,00 sq. ft. for each additional one bedroom unit or 2500 sq. ft.
for each additional two bedroom unit.
Based on these comments, Phil White made a motion, seconded by Arve Grimsmo
to approve this ordinance amendment provided the minimum lot area be reduced
to 7500 sq. ft. for the first unit plus 2,000 sq. ft. for each additional one
bedroom unit, or 2500 sq. ft. for each additional two bedroom unit. Voting
in favor of the motion was C. Johnson, A. Grimsmo, P. White; Opposed: G. Walters,
D. Blonigen. Since a 4/5 vote is needed, the motion died.. Gene Walters then
made a motion, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously carried to approve the
original recommendation of 8,000 sq. ft. for the first unit, 2,000 sq. ft. for
each additional one bedroom unit, or 2500 sq. ft. for each additional two bed-
room unit.
Amendment 2. Section 10-3-5, Off -Street Parking Requirements:
(H) NU41M OF SPACES REQUIRED:
3. MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS: at least (2) off-street
parking spaces per dwelling unit with one enclosed
space per two (2) units.
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A motion was made by Gene Walters, seconded by Arve Grimsmo and unanimously
carried to approve Amendment 2.
Amendment 3. Section 10-13-4 "B-3" Highway Business District,
Conditional Uses:
(H) Commercial planned unit development as regulated by
Chapter 20 of this Ordinance.
A motion was made by Arve Grimsmo, seconded by Gene Walters and unanimously
carried to approve this amendment. ,
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Amendment 4. Section 10-14-4 "may' Regional Business District,
Conditional Uses:
(E) Commercial planned unit development as regulated by
Chapter 20 of this Ordinance.
A motion was made by Dan Blonigen, seconded by Phil White and unanimously
carried to approve.
Amendment 5. Section 10-8-2 "R-3" Medium Density Residential District:
10-8-2 PERMITTED USES
(G) Any use permitted in the "R-2" District and as regulated
therein
Motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously carried
to approve the amendment.
Amendment 6. Section 10-8-4 "R-3" Medium Density Residential District:
(C) Multiple family dwelling structures containing thirteen
(13) or more dwelling units, provided that where the multiple
family units are contiguous to single family residential zoned
property, the front, side and rear yard setbacks will be a
minimum of forty (40) feet, and that the minimum setbacks for
parking areas shall be forty (40) feet on the front yard, and
fifteen (15) feet on the side and rear yards, with appropri-
ate screening and landscaping with durable materials designed
in harmony with the principal structures and an overall
landscaping plan.
A motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously
carried to approve the amendment.
Amendment 7. Section 10-3-5 Off -Street Parking Requirements:
(D) GENERAL PROVISIONS:
8 STALL, AISLE AM DRIVEWAY DESIGN:
(q) Curbing: All open off-street parking areas and driveways
in industrial and commercial areas shall have a six (6)
inch nonsurmountable continuous concrete curb around the
perimeter of the parking area and driveways. All curb
designs and materials shall be approved by the City
Engineer.
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Phil White made a motion, seconded by Arve Grimsmo and unanimously carried
to require all off-street parking areas and driveways in industrial and comm-
ercial areas to have an insurmountable 6 inch continuous concrete curb; this
provision not to apply to single and two family residences.
Amendment 8. Section 10-3-9 Signs Section (E):
3. Signs for promoting and/or selling a development project
for the purpose of promoting or selling a development project
of three (3) to twenty-five (25) acres, one sign not to exceed
one hundred (100) square feet of advertising surface may be
erected on the project site. For projects of twenty-six (26)
to fifty (50) acres, one or two signs not to exceed two hundred
(200) aggregate square feet of advertising surface may be
erected. For projects over fifty-one (51) acres, one, two,
or three signs, not to exceed three hundred (300) aggregate
square feet of advertising surface may be erected. No
dimension shall exceed twenty-five (25) feet exclusive of
supporting structures.
Such signs shall not remain after ninety five (95) percent
of the project is developed. Such sign permits shall be re-
viewed and renewed annually by the City Council. If said sign
is lighted, it shall be illuminated only during those hours
when business is in operation or when the model homes or
other developments are open for business purposes.
A motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously
carried to approve the adoption of this ordinance.
Amendment 9. Section 10-3-9 Signs Section (E) 2 (B) (4)
III. Area, Height Regulations:
Road Classification Speed Area Height
(MPH) (Sq.Ft. ) (Feet)
Major Thoroughfares 30 100 22
SFO 150 25
50 200 28
This item was deferred by the city council for further study.
Amendment 10. Adoption of an ordinance for the management of the Mississippi
Wild Scenic and Recreational River System and the shoreland
areas of the City of Monticello. (See Supplement 4 #1.)
A motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unanimously
carried to adopt the proposed ordinance amendment.
Comprehensive Plan.
A motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Gene Walters and unanimously
carried to adopt the revised comprehensive plan as presented with the above
recommendations.
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Review of Assessment Policy Draft.
Mr. Ron Langness, with Springsted, Inc., fiscal consultants for the City of
Monticello, reviewed the proposed assessment policy draft with the city council.
The new policy would propose the following items: 1) that oversizing of utility
lines would be financed in a manner other than with ad valorem taxes; 2) that
oversizing assessment would be made at the time of installation of the improve-
ment; 3) a cash deposit would be required somewhere in the area of 25% or
greater for any extension of sewer and water facilities to a new development;
4) that the period of the assessment would be shorter than in the past, possibly
five years; 5) that storm sewer improvements would be assessed with a greater
rate against commercial or industrial property than against residential property;
6) that all assessments in a new subdivision would have to be paid prior to the
issuance of a building permit. Considerable discussion was had by the council
concerning the new assessment policy and how it would relate -to the two plats
being considered, those being Kampa Estates and Country Club Manor. Jim Metcalf,
attorney representing Howard Gi.11ham for the Country Club Manor, indicated that
they would be able to live with any new assessment policy provided they are
treated on equal basis with other plats that were previously accepted. Mr. John
Sandberg indicated that his two previous plats,being Riverside and Sandberg
South, have been sold and therefore collecting any front end money may be hard
to do. Ralph Munsterteiger asked that the policy proposed of assessing street
improvements on a front footage basis be changed to a unit parcel assessment
for some new subdivisions because of the odd lot sizes created by cul de sacs.
He felt that a unit basis would be more equitable since some property has
smaller front footage than others but is receiving the same benefit. Since
this new proposed assessment policy was just in a draft form, the consensus
of the council was to table any action on adopting the new assessment policy
for at least two weeks. (See Supplement 5-8-78 #1.)
Meeting was then recessed until 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, May 9, 1978.
Tuesday, May 9, 1978
7:30 P.M.
All members present.
Consideration of A roval of Final Plat - Country Club Manor and Kampa Estates.
Country Club Manor consists of 48.7 acres and includes 57 single family residen-
tial lots along with a large outlot abutting In terstate 94. At a previous
council meeting, March 27, approval was given on the preliminary plat along
with the park dedication requirement to be in land and oash. The land consisting
of approximately 1.7 acres.
Kampa Estates, a 6.2 acre plat consists of 10 residential lots ranging in size
from 12,100 sq. ft. to 28,000 sq. ft. The council also previously approved
the preliminary plat with the park dedication as proposed in cash.
The council discussed how these two plats would relate to the new assessment
policy proposed and a motion was made by Con Johnson, seconded by Arve Grimsmo
to approve the final plats for Country Club Manor and Kampa Estates subject to
the engineer's approval with the understanding that these plats would have to
adhere to all new assessment policies, except that front end money for sewer
and Nater improvements would not be required for those plats who petitioned
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for sewer and water before March 1, 1978. Voting in favor: C. Johnson,
G. Walters, A. Grimsmo, P. White; Opposed: D. Blonigen.
4. Consideration of Rezoning Country Club Manor from B-4Regional Business to
R-1, Single Family Residential, and B-39 Highway Business.
As part of the Comprehensive Plan, the area abutting the freeway has been re-
zoned from B-4 to B-3. Mr. Gillham requested that the area north of the
proposed collector road through the Country Club Manor plat be rezoned to
single family residential. Mr. William Hoffman, representing Ruff Auto Parts,
opposed any rezoning to residential because he felt the area was still commercial
in nature. He also felt that a future overpass on County Road 39 would create
alot of traffic in a residential neighborhood and that such rezoning would de-
preciate the values of neighboring property. Since the proposed rezoning would
coincide with the comprehensive plan presented earlier, Con Johnson made a motion,
seconded by Phil White, to rezone the Country Club plat north of the collector
road from B-4, Regional Business, to R-1, Single Family Residential. Voting
in favor: C. Johnson, P. White, A. Grimsmo, G. Walters; Opposed: D. Blonigen.
5. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Receving Feasibility R@2ort and
Calling for a Public Hearing on 1278-1 Improvement Project.
Mr. John Badalich, consulting engineer for the City of Monticello reviewed
with the council the feasibility report on extending sewer and water, curb and
gutter, and permanent streets to the following areas and subdivisions:
Sandberg South Plat
Riverside Plat
Country Club Manor Plat
Kampa Estates Plat
Lauring Hillside Addition Plat
Holker Hillside Addition Plat
Lots 4 and 5 Block 2 and Lot 6 Block 1 Oakwood Industrial Park
All property abutting Golf Course Lam (West County Road 39) from
intersection of Golf Course Lane and Elm Street West to I--94 Interchange
The estimated cost of these improvements was $1,5289600. Mr. Badalich indicated
that the report was prepared using some of the new assessment policy proposals
such as 1001115 assessment of all laterals. A typical assessment for a residential
lot including permanent streets would amount to approximately $59727. A typical
assessment for a commercial lot would total approximately $999+1.
Mr. Badalich will be working with Springsted, Inc., the fiscal consultants to
determine how the new assessment policy will relate to this feasibility study
for the public hearing.
A motion was then made by Phil White, seconded by Arve Grimsmo and unanimously
carried to adopt a resolution receiving feasibility report on the 1978-1
improvement project and calling for a public hearing for June 12, 1978.
(See Resolution 1978 #8.)
6. Review of Interim Upgrading of CitZl s Waste Water Treatment Plant.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has requested that the city implement
an interim upgrading of the city's waste water treatment plant. The PCA
feels that a chemical treatment should be started based upon permit violations
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in January and February of 1978.
Keith Nelson, with OSM, reviewed with the council the possibility of a two
month extension before implementing any chemical treatments. The city
engineer will be corresponding with the PCA in efforts to delay the chemical
treatment installation which is estimated to cost between $12,000 and $15,000.
It appears that should chemical treatment equipment be installed, the cost
will be shared by the major contributor, Wrightco Products, on an equal basis.
The council consensus was to defer any action on this item until the engineers
have had an opportunity to consult with the PCA.
7. Consideration of Approval of Change Order #2 - 1977-1 Construction Project -
Arcon Construction.
A change order from Arcon Construction Co. was reviewed by John Badalich, for
the extension of sewer and water, curb and gutter, and blacktop streets to
serve portions of Thomas Industrial Park. The estimated cost of the change
order was $38,672.45, which would result in a per parcel assessment of approx-
imately $10,820.00. Mr. Stuart Hoglund requested that a sod and seed item
amounting to $1,050 be eliminated along with two service stubs to two of the
lots. In addition he has decided to eliminate the road that connects County
Road 117 with the road just west of the Monticello Roller Rink. Mr. Keith
Nelson will be getting a revised cost figure for this change order from Arcon
Construction. Motion was then made by A. Grimsmo, seconded by D. Blonigen
and unanimously carried to approve the change order with Arcon Construction
for Thomas Industrial Park.
8. 'Consideration of Awarding Contract on Dump Truck.
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The following bids were received on April 27 for one single axle dump
truck complete with snow plows and sander:
Superior Ford
9700 56th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN. 55442
Monticello Ford
Monticello, MN. 55362
Diesel $30,660.Oo
Gasoline $239573.00
Diesel $319711.00
Gasoline $24,8o4.0o
Hoglund Bus Co. Diesel $29,862.00
Monticello, MN. 55362 Gasoline $23,00+.00
A recommendation was maderlby the Public Works Director to purchase the
International truck from Hoglund Bus Co. who was the low bidder in the
amount of $23,144.60 including the extra heavy duty tires. A motion was
made by Phil White, seconded by Arve Grimsmo and unanimously carried to
award the truck bid to Hoglund Bus Co. in the amount of $23,144.60.
Consideration of Revising City's Policy Relative to Picking Up Brush.
In the past year, the City of Monticello has utilized its public works depart-
ment to pick up brush that has been accumulated by property owners provided
that the property owners gather the brush and leave it on the boulevard. In
the past year, the public works department has estimated that approximately
200 hours have been spent relative to picking up brush. It was recommended
that this policy be revised and if any brush takes longer than 15 minutes
to be picked up, a charge of $10.00 per hour would be assessed against the
property owner and paid at the time of pick up. Council discussed eliminating
the free 15 minute service and charge $10.00 up to an hour's work. Motion was
made by A. Grimsmo, seconded by G. Walters and unanimously carried to charge
a $10.00 minimum fee for less than one hour's work for brush removal with a
gradual increase after one hour.
In addition, persons desiring this service, should contact either the city
office or the public works department to set up an appointment for the brush
removal.
10. Approval of Minutes - April 24, 1978.
Minutes of April 24 were approved on a motion by Arve Grimsmo, seconded by
Phil White and unanimously carried.
11. Consideration of Disposition of City Owned Property.- East Side of Highway 25.
Recently, individuals have contacted the city in -regards to the possibility
of purchasing the city owned parcel of land south of the railroad tracks and
east of Highway 25.
Since this property will no 1mgarbe used by the city as a possible ponding
site, a motion was made by Phil White, seconded by Dan Blonigen and unan-
imously carried to advertise for bids on the sale of this property with
the note that the property would be filled. The council also instructed
the city administrator to obtain a new appraisal on the property in question.
12. Discussion on Sewer and Water Improvement along 5th Street from Vine to Elm
Street.
This improvement was previously recommended as part of the 1977 street program.
At the time of the hearing on the proposed improvements, Gordy Link, owner
of the property along 5th Street, requested that the city engineers look into
the possibility of not installing sewer and water on 5th Street but providing
a sewer stub only from Vine for future development. Keith Nelson, of OSM,
informed the council that an installation of a sewer and water stub for
future development could be implemented and eliminate the sewer and water
in the street. A motion was then made by Phil White, seconded by Arve Grimsmo
and unanimously carried to eliminate the sewer and water as part of the 1977
street program along 5th Street per recommendation by engineer.
13. Miscellaneous.
A. Informational Meeting - 1977-3 Project.
An informational meeting for the 1977 street project was scheduled for
6:30 P.M., May 22, 1978. The city engineers along with the street con-
tractor will be available to answer any questions citizens may have re-
garding the street project. Keith Nelson informed the council that it
appears work will start the week of May 22.
In regards to the street program improvement, the council consensus was
to allow up to an 18 foot width curb cut for each residence with an extra
per foot charge thereafter.
B. Discussion on Open House.
The Open House for all city facilities will be held on June 4. 1978 from
1 - 5 P.M. The dedication of the new city hall will be held at approxi-
mately 3 P.M. as part of the open house. Loren Law, mayor of Richfield,
will be invited to be the guest speaker at the dedication ceremony.
Meeting was adjourned.
Rick Wolfst ler,
Administrative Assistant
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